A human ear attached to a woman’s foot sounds like a stunt from a horror film, yet it is the centerpiece of a real, carefully planned medical rescue. In a world first, surgeons in China temporarily ...

Vellus hair: This is the fine, almost invisible fuzz that covers much of our bodies, including the outer ear and earlobes. It appears in childhood and regulates body temperature by providing a thin ...

Some people experience fluttering sounds in the ears that come and go, while others may hear a continuous sound. Causes include tinnitus, dysfunction of tissues in the ear, and high blood pressure.

THE non-acoustic functions of the vertebrate ear are localized in the semi-circular canals with their ampullary end organs, and the utriculus, the anterior or uppermost of the two or three otolith ...

Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Antibiotics, pain relievers, and ear ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Ear pressure is the sensation of fullness or stuffiness within the ear. Ways of relieving it include chewing gum, using ear drops, and treating any underlying conditions, such as sinus congestion. Ear ...